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So, the thing is, according to the subordinate actions rule ( Core Rulebook page 462) shouldn't DaS apply only to basic Strikes?

The skill doesn't replace your next attack roll, instead it says:
"(...)If you Strike the chosen creature later this round, you must use the result of the roll you made to Devise a Stratagem for your Strike's attack roll instead of rolling.(...)".
It's confusing, because some abilities (like Eldritch shot) states at some point "make a Strike", but the subordinate actions rule says: "(...)Using an activity is not the same as using any of its subordinate actions.(...)". So, that would imply that abilities like Eldritch shot are not "Strikes" (they would be attacks, but not strikes), so they shouldn't take the DaS roll. Do i understeand this right?